Mastering the codes of fantasy perfectly, Solène Ayangma gives us the first tome of a lesbian romance, full of nuances and a true reflection on propaganda's powers and mass manipulation.
At the edge of the Thyr Empire and the Bakara Kingdom, spread the Scarlet Borders: land destroyed by the war between the two nations ever since a barbaric cult overthrew the monarchy. At least, it's what Raia, daughter of the Thyr Army Commander, believed until Nyx, a Bakarean spy killed her father in front of her and made her prisoner. Detained in the splendid Solilem city, Raia discovers a refined civilisation, a modern town and a prison guard... hard to hate. Meanwhile, in Asher, Thyr's capital city, Helios, Bakara's agent and Nyx's rival, is close to accomplishing his mission and assassinating the twin emperors. On each side of the scarlet borders, Raia, Nyx, and Helios will have to lead many fights to make the truth triumph.

Lauréat du Prix Vendredi 2025.